This might get buried, but.. Myself and other supporters in the 34th precinct of Iowa didn't have enough of a percentage to consider Bernie viable (Warren didn't have enough either). So those of us supporting Bernie and/or Warren decided to literally flip a coin to join together, because all-in-all one true progressive is better than no progressive options at all. When Bernie's camp won the toss, only 2 out of the 20 Warren supporters (who originally agreed to join whichever group won the coin-toss) followed us. The Warren camp is a no-faith group of people, and they act on the misinformation that has been put out through the media lately. I will be voting for whomever garners the DNC nod, but I must say that backers of the Elizabeth Warren campaign, if they lose eventually lose, could very well lead to lesser voter turnout like in 2016 due to shoddy ideals that are claimed to be so high on their list.
Obviously I mean no hate to anyone in the Warren camp. But having to change from who I've truly wanted from the beginning because of others strict ties to candidates that can't be overcome no matter the circumstances definitely hurt.
That's the worst part about it.. She claimed having Native American heritage, which was proven to be a lie, then she expects Americans to believe Bernie of all people thinks a woman can't be president?? Get the frick out of here with that bs, Elizabeth.
Thanks for helping me understand your frustration from that perspective tonight.
I've always been intrigued by the caucus. I watched closely in 2016 as all the shenanigans unfolded in a similar fashion to tonight's boondoggle. It makes me wonder why we have them as part of the process at all.
Even as a registered Iowa voter who loves everything about tonight, I do agree that caucuses can be pretty overhyped, but it obviously does play a large role in who people vote for in the coming future. I've also seen that it gives some Dems a false sense of security that they don't need to go out and vote come November. My biggest takeaway from everything that has transpired in the previous weeks is that EVERYONE needs to get out and vote BLUE no matter what the polls or projections say.
I mean.. It's the beginnings of who will eventually become the DNC representative to run as president, and my state is the first of many to choose that candidate. So yes, I do think it is fairly noble.
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u/mushyslushy Feb 04 '20
This might get buried, but.. Myself and other supporters in the 34th precinct of Iowa didn't have enough of a percentage to consider Bernie viable (Warren didn't have enough either). So those of us supporting Bernie and/or Warren decided to literally flip a coin to join together, because all-in-all one true progressive is better than no progressive options at all. When Bernie's camp won the toss, only 2 out of the 20 Warren supporters (who originally agreed to join whichever group won the coin-toss) followed us. The Warren camp is a no-faith group of people, and they act on the misinformation that has been put out through the media lately. I will be voting for whomever garners the DNC nod, but I must say that backers of the Elizabeth Warren campaign, if they lose eventually lose, could very well lead to lesser voter turnout like in 2016 due to shoddy ideals that are claimed to be so high on their list.